judicial

ju-di-cial · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Of, by, or relating to a court of law or judge.

  2. 2.

    Showing sound judgment; fair and impartial.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    judicial review — The power of courts to examine actions of the legislative and executive branches
  • •
    judicial branch — The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws

Related words

See also: judge, judgment, jurisdiction
Synonyms: forensic, juridical, legal

Etymology

From Latin judicialis ("of or belonging to a court of justice"), from judicium ("judgment"), from judex ("judge").